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Howdy Folks!
Welcome to MacDonald's Ranch!
MacDonald's Ranch is the premier horseback riding stable in
the valley of the sun. Located in the tranquil Sonoran
Desert in north Scottsdale, Arizona,
MacDonald's Ranch
offers activities for individuals, small parties, large
conventions or corporate gatherings. Choose from
Guided Horseback rides,
Hayrides & Cowboy Cookouts, and also
available are many varieties of Entertainment.
Our location is close to
all modern conveniences, minutes from most Valley resorts,
hotels, airports and easily accessible. We are open all year
long. Due to the seasonal weather please contact us for
hours of operation.
Who comes out to MacDonald's Ranch?
Everybody!
From a single rider, small parties, medium sized parties, or large
groups we also have the facilities to accommodate Parties up to
1,000 individuals. We enjoy having Churches, Schools, Youth Groups,
Corporate Events, Weddings and Bar Mitzvahs, also Adventure Groups,
Photographers, and "Wild West" seeking tourists. Our professional
staff will customize services and amenities to fit most any
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History of
MacDonald's Ranch
From the
beginning of a horse and cattle ranch in the late 1950’s, the
Richardson Family is still working the land. Initially the spread
consisted of 36,000 acres in the desert that is now North
Scottsdale. In the spring of 1970 on Easter Sunday Old Mac Donald’s
Farm opened to the public. The Richardson Family realized a dream of
an operation that allows the public the hands on approach to the
ranch experience. A place where kids from the city could watch a cow
being milked, see live ranch animals and be in a natural surrounding
as you ride in the sonoran desert. This became Mac Donald’s Ranch
and is in operation today.
Years
passed, the Valley grew and with the exception of MacDonald’s
Ranch’s 1300 acres, the land surrounding became a few shopping
centers and housing development. In 1994 Old MacDonald’s Farm was
updated to MacDonald’s Ranch and our services changed to offer an
atmosphere where you can relax and take a step back in time to an
overview in ranch live. In our third decade of operation MacDonald’s
Ranch is one of Scottsdale’s oldest and experienced horseback riding
stables making it the premier Western adventure in the Valley of the
sun.
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